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Amalfi Coast & Rome Trip Brings Together Major Donors

Group members pose at the ancient Roman ruins in Tivoli. View from Hotel San Pietro overlooking the city of Positano.

Mariano and Rita Pane host dinner at their villa overlooking the Bay of Naples.

Group members sing for their dinner at Ristorante Sibilla in Tivoli.

Waterfall in Tivoli near Roman ruins.

Spartans show their spirit on the boat ride from the Isle of Capri.

“That’s Amoré” — Trip architect Ambassador Peter Secchia entertains the group at a quaint Italian pub on the Isle of Capri. On a beautiful Italian evening, the group poses together. THIRD RECORD SETTING YEAR – SEE ANNUAL REPORT INSIDE

Fall 1998

Center Dedication Recognizes Donors and Student-Athletes n September 12, 1998, the Clara Bell campaign co-chair Kirk Gibson, and Provost Smith Student-Athlete Academic . Intercollegiate Athletics OCenter officially opened its doors at Director Merritt Norvell, Student-Athlete the ribbon-cutting dedication ceremony held Support Services Director Roger Grooters, prior to the MSU-Notre Dame football game. women’s track and cross country student- The dedication celebrated the culmination of athlete Leah Nilsson and men’s basketball the Victory for MSU campaign which raised student-athlete Charlie Bell spoke of the a total of $8.2 million toward a $6 million importance of the academic center as a goal to build the educational facility. Former continued on page 2 Spartan basketball All-American Steve Smith and his wife Millie donated $2.5 million to the facility as a tribute to Steve’s mother, who was his greatest role model, coach and fan. Former Spartan football player John McConnell and the Forest Akers Trust also contributed gifts of $1 million. Also speaking at the ceremony were Victory for MSU national co-chairpersons Ambassador Peter Secchia and Kirk Gibson. Honorary committee members and donors were also in attendance. The ceremony began with comments from Ralph Young Fund Director Terry The Clara Bell Smith Student-Athlete Academic Braverman, national campaign co-chair Members of the MSU Board of Trustees stand Center opened its doors to the public on Ambassador Peter Secchia, national with Steve Smith at the ribbon-cutting ceremony. September 12, 1998.

information Musical Gift sessions and viewing exhibits. In This Issue Honors Love Jack grew up Remembered 2 in East Lansing, Holden Fund Gift 2 of Campus visiting the cam- Quello Tribute 3 pus frequently Gifts Benefit Study Abroad 3 lumni Dottie (’55) and Jack Withrow throughout his Hospitality Business Seeks (’54; MBA ’71) have come up with childhood. Club Members 3 Aan innovative way to recognize the Dottie, whose Mawby Learning Center Dedication 4 beauty of the MSU campus and share it with degree is in educa- The beauty of the pond at Milton Muelder Celebrates others around the world. Their gift to MSU Beal Garden is enjoyed by tion, commented, 90th Birthday 4 was used to commission a symphony from (L to R) School of Music “In my mind, the Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Ellen Taaffe Director James Forger, com- gardens represent 1997-98 Annual Report Summary 5-12 Zwilich. Zwilich’s “Fourth Symphony,” com- poser Ellen Zwilich, Dottie a vast learning posed with inspiration from the beautiful Withrow and Jack Withrow. center, touching DCL/MSU Dedication 13 MSU campus, will take center stage when people of all ages Wharton Center Names Theatre 13 it premieres at the Wharton Center for and persuasions. They incorporate so many W.K. Kellogg Foundation Gift 14 Performing Arts in the spring of 2000. facets of education, literature and art, science Planned Gift Looks to Future 14 The MSU campus and gardens are dear and math, engineering and business. They have Spartan Chariot 14 to the Withrows for many reasons. Their in- the potential to reach not only the current stu- Detroit Celebrity Golf Outing 15 troduction to the campus began at an early dents and faculty, but citizens from around the age. Dottie made frequent trips with her par- state of Michigan, and the multitude of tourists Eli Broad Gift 15 ents to attend Farmers’ Week, sitting in on who visit from around the world.” Traverse City Reception 15 continued on page 2 Former President and Lifetime Supporter of MSU Leaves Indelible Mark

alter Adams, distinguished profes- to serenade him with “Happy Birthday,” the sor and 13th president of Michigan “MSU Fight Song” and “MSU Shadows.” WState University, died on October 6, “This was a man who loved MSU, this 1998 at the age of 76. Adams, a nationally was a man MSU loved,” said President Peter recognized expert on economics, began his McPherson. “Walter Adams was a former career at Michigan State in 1947. In 1969, president of MSU, a noted economist and an after 22 years of teaching, he served briefly exceptional scholar. But most of all, Walter as the President of MSU. He left the office in was a teacher, indeed the model master of a 1970, as he said he would, to return to his teacher,” he continued. Don Riegle, former real passion - teaching. U.S. Senator and former student of Walter During his tenure at MSU, he received Adams said, “It was a great honor and privi- many honors including the Distinguished lege to be a student of his. He was truly an Faculty Award in 1960, and the Distinguished inspired teacher in the sense that he pro- Faculty Award of the Michigan Association of voked you to think.” “I have lost a dear Governing Boards in 1983. In 1986, he was friend,” remarked former MSU President selected by the Carnegie Foundation for the John DiBiaggio, “MSU has lost a legend.” Advancement of Teaching as Professor of the After 51 years of dedicated service to Year in the state of Michigan. He retired from MSU, there is not a better description of teaching in 1993 as a Distinguished University Adams than that: a Spartan, a teacher and Professor and Professor of Economics. a dear friend. His love for the students was perhaps Contributions can be made to the Walter matched only by his love for the Michigan seen at band practices wearing his special and Pauline Adams Scholarship fund at Uni- State University Spartan Marching Band. MSU Band hat. His long-time love and versity Development at MSU. Contributions Having received the unusual honor of being support was returned on his 76th birthday, can also be made to the MSU Marching Band named an honorary member, he was often when the band showed up in his back yard or WKAR Radio and Television.

MUSICAL GIFT DEDICATION continued from page 1 continued from page 1 The Holden Fund For the Withrows, putting “sound” to all support system for student-athletes. Speakers the incredible “sights” we experience in the also included MSU Board of Trustees mem- gardens and other places on campus adds ber John D. Shingleton and President Peter another dimension to our already beautiful McPherson. Steve Smith spoke about the picture. This is a gift that can be shared by importance of academic excellence before friends of MSU throughout the world. athletics, something he learned from his The composition will be performed by mother. He also stressed the importance of the MSU Symphony Orchestra, under the di- giving back to the community. The ceremo- rection of maestro Leon Gregorian, Director ny concluded with music performed by the of Orchestras for the School of Music. Spartan Marching Band and the MSU Men’s Herb Wilson, president of the James Gregorian will also conduct the orchestra for Glee Club. a recording on compact disc. “I am pleased The Clara Bell Smith Student-Athlete and Lynelle Holden Fund, chats with that the outstanding reputation of our sym- Academic Center building covers 31,000 President McPherson at a luncheon phony orchestra has allowed Koch to sup- square feet and was designed to serve the honoring the Holden Trustees. The port the CD effort 100 percent,” he said in needs of over 700 student-athletes. The cen- Holden Fund provided $650,000 to reaction to the news that Koch International ter provides space for presentation of infor- Classics will produce the CD. “This is a mational seminars, academic tutoring, indi- support an Enhancement Endowment tremendous opportunity for our students.” vidual and group studying, and academic, in the College of Veterinary Medicine career and personal counseling. The facility and an Initiative in Africa in the includes: a 210-seat auditorium with each College of Agriculture and Natural Developments is published by: seat wired for laptop computer access; two University Development computer labs with 62 workstations; two Resources aimed at updating developing Michigan State University 70-seat open study hall areas; five classrooms; countries on the latest agricultural ten tutor/ interview rooms with instructional 4700 South Hagadorn Road, Suite 220 technologies via the internet. East Lansing, MI 48823-5399 television monitors; a disability learning cen- 517/355-8257 ter; a career resource center; a student-athlete lounge; ten staff offices; and a Charles H. Webb, Vice President 22-seat conference room. for University Development Marti K.S. Heil, Associate Vice President and Director of Development Communications and Marketing: Linda Dunn, Assistant Director/Editor Bob Thomas, Director Steve Smith stands in the Bob Brent, University Artist entryway of the Clara Bell Christina Schaffer, Editorial Assistant Smith Academic Center, Michigan State University is an affirma- named for his mother. tive-action, equal-opportunity institution.

2 Detroit Celebrity Golf Outing

MSU Basketball legend and honorary event chair Greg Kelser, stands among the winners of the Second Annual Spartan Celebrity Golf Classic. The event, held on August 31, 1998 at the Edgewood Country Club in Commerce Township, was sponsored by the Detroit Area Development Council and was designed to raise money for the council’s endowed scholarship fund.

1991 to develop an MBA program to provide degree in accounting and became the Eli Broad business leaders for the new millennium. A youngest CPA in the state. He went on to substantial part of the new Broad gift will found not one, but two, billion-dollar com- Gives $1.95 enable the college to establish two distin- panies (the other is homebuilding giant guished professorships capable of attracting Kaufman & Broad). He now works and world-class professors who will add to an lives in Los Angeles. Million to excellent existing core faculty in information technology. In today’s global economy, in- formation is power. The manager who Expand knows how to incorporate information tech- nology into business decision-making is Information very much in demand. The $1.95 million will also cover the cost of remodeling two classrooms into dedicated Technology information systems labs, fund scholarships for first-year MBA students, and provide he Eli Broad College of Business and continuing support for second-year MBA Graduate School of Management at students with graduate assistantships and TMichigan State University is expand- fellowships designed to off-set the financial ing its emphasis on information technology, costs associated with completing the pro- thanks to a new gift by Eli Broad, chairman gram. Currently, 16 MBA students, known and chief executive officer of SunAmerica, as Broad Scholars, receive such financial sup- Inc. Broad said he made the $1.95 million port. Another portion of the gift will endow gift to endorse recent improvements at the a Broad Distinguished Lecture Series to bring college that bears his name. speakers of international acclaim to campus. It is a contribution above and beyond Eli Broad graduated with honors from the $20 million endowment he made in Michigan State University in 1954 with a Eli Broad Traverse City Donor/Alumni Reception Traverse City resident and MSU Trustee Emeritus Patrick Wilson introduces President McPherson at a recent donor/alumni reception at the Traverse City Country Club in beauti- ful Northern Michigan. The event, designed to bring not only local MSU supporters together, but vacationing ones as well, was a huge success. Over 100 Spartans gath- ered in late August at the country club to socialize with fellow MSU support- ers, as well as participate in a question and answer session with President McPherson.

15 Kettunen Center Adds Mawby Learning Center

hanks to a very successful Vision Department, and MSU Extension’s 2021 development campaign, the CLIMB leadership program. Many TRuth E. & Russell G. Mawby Learning other adult and youth groups from Center is now an integral part of the Michi- throughout the state use the gan 4-H Foundation’s Kettunen Center. The Kettunen Center, too. center, located in Tustin (near Cadillac), The Mawby Learning Center hosts youth and adult educational meetings was named by the foundation as a for MSU 4-H Youth Programs and many tribute to the Mawbys and their other events conducted by MSU. Recent lifelong dedication to youth educa- meetings at Kettunen Center were held by tion through 4-H programs. Russ MSU’s College of Nursing, the Forestry Mawby was MSU’s Director of 4-H Youth Programs before joining the Russell Mawby addresses a standing room only crowd at the W. K. Kellogg open house and dedication of the Mawby Learning Center on Foundation in June 19, 1998. 1964 and subse- quently becoming its 160-acre campus of Kettunen Center is a Chairman Emeritus. Dr. living and learning environment for all ages. Mawby is also a former It includes full-service conferencing facilities, MSU Trustee and he is an distance learning equipment, and new resi- Honorary Trustee of the dential areas. The center hosts more than Michigan 4-H Foundation. 10,000 people each year. The center’s Kettunen Center opened renovation is the result of VISION 2021, a in 1961 to provide a place $3.8 million development campaign of the for affordable 4-H volunteer Michigan 4-H Foundation. MSU alumni and education through intensive friends were among the hundreds of donors weekend training programs. who responded to that campaign. The Michigan 4-H Founda- The Mawby Learning Center addition to the Kettunen Center honors tion works closely with MSU Ruth E. and Russell J. Mawby for their lifelong dedication to youth to support many 4-H pro- education through 4-H programs. gram initiatives. The entire Birthday Celebration Honors Muelder’s 90th r. Milton Muelder’s 90th birthday a college campus, Mrs. McPherson has been was celebrated in style at a Cowles a champion for the cause of domestic vio- DHouse party hosted by President lence prevention. Dr. Muelder recognized Peter and Mrs. Joanne McPherson on Mrs. McPherson’s efforts through his contri- August 27, 1998. Dr. Muelder has been a bution of $20,000 to endow a scholarship tireless advocate and supporter of MSU. for those whose education has been inter- For over 41 years he served the university rupted due to domestic violence. “Dr. in many capacities, including vice president Muelder has always worked hard for those for Research Development, dean of the students dedicated to success at MSU. He is Graduate School, professor and chairperson continuing to show that dedication to those of the department of Political Science and whose circumstances are less for- Public Administration, dean of the School tunate. For this, I am extremely of Science and Arts, acting dean of Interna- grateful,” said Mrs. McPherson. tional Programs, acting vice president of In acknowledging his friends, Student Affairs, and executive director of family, and former co-workers, Dr. the MSU Foundation. Muelder delighted the crowd of In addition to his many accomplish- over 150 with many anecdotes ments in his numerous roles at Michigan from his career. One highlight of State University, Dr. Muelder has supported the party for Dr. Muelder was a the university with many gifts. He recently reunion with a World War II gave a $1 million gift to MSU, benefiting Navy colleague from Berlin whom several departments. Recipients included he had not seen since 1949. the Kresge Art Museum, Russel Nye Lecture Muelder was recognized for his Series, Horticultural Demonstration dedication to MSU by former Gardens, 4-H Children’s Garden, WKAR Vice President for Finance and television and radio, caril- Operations, Roger Wilkinson. Top photo: Milton Muelder presents a check to Joanne lon, Wharton Center for Performing Arts, The McPhersons presented Dr. McPherson for $20,000 to Safe Place. IM Sports Endowment, Ralph Young Fund, Muelder with a beautiful MSU Bottom photo: Dr. Muelder sits with family and friends at his Community Music Program, and graduate stadium blanket embossed with birthday celebration. assistantships in the Department of History. his name and further praised One of Dr. Muelder’s most meaning- Muelder for his dedication to ful gifts was made to First Lady Joanne MSU. “It’s not often people are recognized one of the best and he has been sorely McPherson. As founder of MSU Safe Place, for their abilities as administrators,” Wilkinson missed. We’re very happy to be here today the nation’s first domestic abuse shelter on said. “But we truly believe that Milt was to honor him on his 90th birthday.”

4 celebrate the partnership that Detroit College of MSU and DCL formed in 1995. DCL/MSU’s first capital campaign Law at MSU Opens at MSU exceeded $5 million, which helped to fund the new Door to Exciting building. The four-story building at Bogue Street and South Shaw New Educational Lane holds DCL’s law library, facul- ty offices, four classrooms wired Opportunities with the latest technology, and a mock courtroom. The addition of DCL at MSU The dedication of DCL’s $28 million gives MSU a law school on cam- state-of-the-art building took place on April pus, and gives DCL an affiliation 21, 1998 in the Great Hall of the Wharton with a Big Ten university. “The A host of dignitaries attended the dedication of DCL/MSU. Center for Performing Arts before a crowd affiliation is an advantageous joint of more than 2,500 guests. A slew of digni- venture that will add quality to both insti- government and the nonprofit sector, as taries, led by former President Gerald Ford tutions, the state, and the legal profession,” well as the private sector. and Governor , helped dedicate said George N. Bashara Jr., DCL/MSU Former President Ford called the affilia- the 180,000 square-foot building and board president. The collaboration allows tion between Michigan State University and for the establishment of the Detroit College of Law “a bold new ven- two new dual degree ture” that presents a “singular opportunity to programs designed to help shape the changing face of American create the next genera- legal education well into the next century.” tion of lawyers. The Gov. John Engler called the merger a “terrific first enables students to marriage” between the nation’s oldest land- earn both a law degree grant university - MSU, founded in 1855 - and an MBA degree in and its oldest independent law school - DCL, four years. In addition, founded in 1891. a dual degree that per- The DCL/MSU building dedication mits students to earn a ceremony, including the keynote address by law degree simultane- former President Gerald Ford, was broadcast ously with a master of over the Internet in real time, directly from public administration the Wharton Center. degree will significantly enhance a student’s career opportunities in

Wharton Center Receives $1 Million Gift- Theatre Named to Honor Donor

harton Center and the Michigan she can enjoy the benefits State University Board of Trustees of her donation during her Wapproved the receipt of a $1 million lifetime. “I feel so lucky to gift to Wharton Center for Performing Arts be able to enjoy Broadway from Shirley K. Pasant in December 1997. hits like The Phantom of the In recognition of Pasant’s gift, the board Opera and great symphony also approved renaming Wharton Center’s orchestras and artists so Festival Stage to the Shirley K. and Athanse close to home,” Pasant said. J. Pasant Theatre, which took place in June “Wharton Center makes a 1998. The $1 million gift is the largest sin- real difference in the life of gle donation to the Center since its 1982 this community and I like opening and was immediately paid in a knowing I can help the single lump sum. Center continue to thrive.” “It’s difficult to find words to express This is the second large our excitement and appreciation for donation the Pasant family Shirley’s support for the Center,” Wharton has made to MSU. In Center executive director William Wright 1986, Mrs. Pasant and her said. “This is an extremely gracious gesture late husband Tony, an MSU on her part, making this a very exciting time alumnus, made a $1 million for Wharton Center. It is this kind of sup- donation to fund the AJ (L to R) Wharton Center Director William Wright, Joanne port that allows us to continue the growth Pasant Endowed Chair McPherson, Shirley Pasant, and Peter McPherson pose for a photo of the Center and to enrich Wharton Center in Finance. Pasant has on the stage of the newly named Pasant Theatre. programs.” Wright said the $1 million was been an annual donor to added to the endowment fund, providing Wharton Center since 1990. annual earnings to support Wharton Center “My husband believed, and I believe, it help draw attention to how central Wharton sponsored programs and special projects. is very important to give back to the organi- Center is to mid-Michigan and how great a According to Pasant, she gave the money zations that make our lives and community return we all receive from supporting it.” to Wharton Center as soon as possible so better,” Pasant said. “I hope this gift will

13 already offer,” he continued. An expanded Planned Gift W. K. Kellogg MSU Extension Land and Water program will focus efforts around topics relevant to southwestern Michigan, including surface Looks to Future Foundation and groundwater, land use planning and sustainable agriculture. KBS’ outreach capa- ick and Karen Jury are helping Donates bilities will be further strengthened when shape the future of Michigan State MSU Southwest, the regional Extension of- DUniversity by including MSU in their fice, relocates to the Manor House following estate plans. Their bequest will create multi- $3.5 Million its renovation. ple endowed funds and ultimately provide a “W. K. Kellogg believed in helping peo- perpetual stream of support for several key ple improve their lives through education, areas at Michigan State University. Planned he W. K. Kellogg Foundation recently and he showed this through major contribu- donated $3.5 million to MSU to tions to public universities,” commented Timprove the education and research Klug. “We want to increase awareness capabilities of the Kellogg Biological Station about how Mr. Kellogg’s contributions to at Gull Lake. Both the Manor House and MSU are still having an impact today.” The the Carriage House, part of the original W. K. Kellogg Foundation was established estate built by W. K. Kellogg, will be includ- in 1930 to “help people help themselves ed in the renovation. through the practical application of knowl- edge and resources to improve their quality of life and that of future generations.” Its programming activities center around the common visions of a world in which each person has a sense of worth; accepts re- sponsibility for self, family, community, and societal well-being; and has the capacity to be productive, and to help create nurturing families, responsive institutions, and healthy communities. The Manor House was built from 1925-26 as W. K. Kellogg’s summer home. It will be restored to reflect the period when Mr. and Mrs. Kellogg were in resi- Richard and Karen Jury dence, with renovated offices and meeting The Manor House, completed in 1926, will rooms. The former Carriage House, which gift commitments provide a foundation of undergo renovations funded by a $3.5 million included a guest apartment and garages support that the university may expect to re- gift from the W. K. Kellogg Foundation. for Mr. Kellogg’s automobiles, will be con- ceive and use in the future. Remembering verted to classrooms and offices. These Michigan State in one’s will or trust is an “To reach our potential for serving renovated facilities will help strengthen easy and effective way to provide a future gift southwest Michigan, we need to improve KBS’s undergraduate course offerings, out- to MSU. The Jurys, Frank S. Kedzie Society our programming technological capabili- reach and community education programs, members, made their bequest through a per- ties,” said Michael Klug, KBS Director. “KBS in addition to improving classrooms and sonal irrevocable trust. The designations for is a great setting for educational programs computer laboratories. their future gifts include a wide range of in- and activities related to natural science, agri- terests within the university. The endowed culture and water use issues, and this will funds to be established are: give us the opportunity to enhance what we • Richard and Karen Jury Entrepreneur Scholarship Fund in the Eli Broad College of Business • Karen L. and Richard H. Jury Eli Broad College of Business Discretionary Endowed Fund • Karen L. and Richard H. Jury Endowed Fund for Diabetes Research within the College of Human Medicine • Karen L. and Richard H. Jury Ralph Young Fund Discretionary Endowed Fund • Karen L. and Richard H. Jury Wharton Center Discretionary Endowed Fund • Karen L. and Richard H. Jury MSU Discretionary Endowed Fund Richard Jury, an East Lansing native, graduated in 1968 from the College of Social Science with a B.S. degree in Criminology and Psychology. Karen Jury, originally from Fremont, MI, graduated in 1967 with a B.S. degree in Human Ecology and Retailing from the College of Human Ecology. Their years at MSU were filled with participating in stu- dent intramural programs and campus activi- The Spartan Chariot begins a new and wildly successful tradition at MSU football games, thanks to ties and events, in addition to their studies and work responsibilities. Most important to contributions from Russell Mawby, Gordon Guyer and other interested alumni. Here the chariot is Richard and Karen is that these gifts are to driven down Grand River Avenue in the Homecoming Parade. honor their parents — Harry and Alice Jury, and Viggo and Maude Lind — for a lifetime of love and support.

14 during times of sweeping change in the Tribute telecommunication industry. Dick Wiley, partner in the Washington law firm of Wiley, Rein & Fielding, and a longtime Celebrates friend of both Quello and President McPherson, was the master of ceremonies. Provost Lou Anna K. Simon and Vice Quello Gift President for University Development Charles Webb were also in attendance. Study Abroad he enormous crystal chandelier that “The Center, located on the MSU graces the ballroom of the historic campus, will become the focal point for Initiative Receives TWillard Hotel in Washington, D.C., world-class teaching, research, and shone down upon a Gifts from Japan long table set for 20 in the middle of the uring a very successful trip to visit room. Over 300 peo- alumni in Japan in October 1997, ple gathered at smaller DBroad College of Business Dean Jim tables to recognize the Henry succeeded in securing several gener- guests of honor, James ous contributions to the MSU Study Abroad (BA’35) and Mary Initiative. While there, he also had several (BA’36) Quello, on conversations with educational leaders that this special “Evening ultimately led to agreements to establish of Tribute.” working relationships for the benefit of stu- Held on May 13, dents from both MSU and Japan. In particu- the tribute served to lar, a joint program with the International announce the estab- University of Japan has already led to study lishment of the James abroad opportunities for several Broad H. and Mary B. Quello College graduate students. Center for Telecommu- The gifts were all given in response to nication Management the Broad College’s commitment to creating and Law, located in study abroad opportunities and student ex- the College of Commu- (L to R) James and Mary Quello pose with Ward Quaal, a long-time change relationships with colleges and uni- nication Arts and Sci- friend, at the tribute dinner. versities in Japan. Gifts totaling $185,000 ences at Michigan State for the Broad College Study Abroad program University. James Quello, who retired from outreach in global telecommunication,” were received from: the Federal Communications Commission stated Jim Spaniolo, dean of the College of • Broad College graduate Hiroshi Konishi, after 23 years of service, is the namesake of Communication Arts and Sciences, at the former president of Nippon Glaxo, the center, along with his wife, a successful event. “In addition to sponsoring lectures, • Broad College graduate William Ebbert, fashion designer and outstanding volunteer. providing expertise for government, busi- president of Delphi Automotive Systems- ness, and the non-profit community, and Asia Pacific, attracting experts from around the world, • the AMTAD Properties Corporation we will work jointly with the Detroit (a subsidiary of Takenaka Corporation), College of Law at MSU and other colleges • Yagi Tsusho Ltd. in Osaka, and on campus. Our academic enterprise will • Akira Kitajima, president of JUSTAK be solidly grounded in the real world and Corporation in Los Angeles. destined to make a difference.” In today’s global economy, the study abroad program is especially important in preparing our graduates for the business world.

The School of Hospitality Business Seeks Beaumont Tower Society Members (L to R) Jack Valenti, Peggy Binzel, and Rupert n the summer of 1997, The School of this campaign, thirty-seven Hospitality Murdoch reminisce about the “Quello Years.” Hospitality Business Alumni Board of graduates had achieved membership in the IDirectors committed to enroll seventy-five Beaumont Tower Society, including fourteen President McPherson was on hand to hospitality graduates in the Beaumont Tower individuals who made new pledges during announce that over $2.5 million in support Society. This five-year campaign will culmi- 1997-98. Due to the enthusiastic response, had been committed to the Center from nate with anniversary celebrations to coincide Hospitality Business graduates represented friends of the Quellos, placing the project with The School’s seventy-fifth year in 2002. fifteen percent of the new Beaumont Tower at the halfway mark toward the $5 million The campaign seeks to raise funding for Society members university-wide, and almost total goal. The president was joined by two important initiatives in The School: a half of the new Broad College of Business Trustee Dee Cook, who told the story $500,000 Faculty Research, Development, and Beaumont Tower Society members. about how Jim and Mary met at MSU Travel Endowment, and the Director’s Fund. This campaign is off to a tremendous during the Depression. The faculty endowment is designed to promote start, but its overall success depends on Jack Valenti, president of the Motion faculty interaction with industry leaders at pro- the continued support of Hospitality Picture Association of America; The Honor- fessional conferences and symposiums, while Business graduates who are not yet members able Ted Stevens, United States Senator; the Director’s Fund addresses the most press- of the Beaumont Tower Society. Interested William Kennard, current chair of the FCC; ing operating needs within The School, includ- Hospitality Business graduates should con- Rupert Murdoch, chair and CEO of The ing compensation for teaching assistants, tact Rich Bundy at (517) 353-4340. Other News Corporation; and Eddie Fritts, presi- support for the supplies and services account, interested alumni and friends can call dent and CEO of the National Association and production of a bi-annual newsletter. Rebecca Surian in MSU’s Special Giving of Broadcasters, reminisced about the The response to date has been more than Societies office at (517) 355-8257 or “Quello Years” and Quello’s leadership enthusiastic. At the end of the first year of 1-800-232-4678.

3 SPECIAL AND ANNUAL GIVING PROGRAMS

Special Giving Societies Annual Giving Programs MEMBERSHIPS COMPARISON SU’s Special Giving Societies Annual Giving Programs provide alumni, continue to attract donors at friends, parents, faculty/staff, and senior an accelerated rate. This past students the opportunity to financially M year, 275 individuals joined support the university each year. Nearly one of MSU’s Special Giving Societies by $2.6 million in new gifts and pledges was BEAUMONT TOWER SOCIETY making a commitment to the university at secured through annual giving programs the Beaumont Tower Society, the Presidents during the 1997-98 fiscal year. While an- 1000 808 Club and Presidents Club Associates levels. nual campaigns primarily focus on the use 800 of direct mail and telemarketing appeals, 676* there is an increasing role for volunteers 600 DONOR GROUP MEMBERS in reaching students and faculty/staff in a 487 more personal manner. Beaumont Tower Society 808 400 (gifts of $25,000 or more) All University Campaign 200 Presidents Club 3,369 (faculty/staff giving) (gifts of $10,000 or more) Faculty and staff of MSU continue to bring truth to the philosophy that giving 0 Presidents Club Associates 170 1995-96 1996-97 1997-98 begins at home. In total, faculty and staff (gifts of $2,500 or more & graduated in the last 15 years) have pledged more than $4.9 million to MSU, with nearly $460,000 in new gifts and * First year of autoqualifying Presidents Club members to pledges given through the 1998 All University Beaumont Tower Society. Of the 135 autoqualified mem- Campaign. An initiative to increase the bers, 127 (94%) were previously Presidents Club members. Beaumont Tower Society number of special gift level donors resulted (gifts/pledges of $25,000-$49,999) in twenty-six new special gift club members The Beaumont Tower Society was initiat- and two new major gift donors. In total, ed in 1989 during MSU’s comprehensive more than 4,500 current and retired employ- capital campaign and has become the fastest ees contribute to Michigan State University. growing segment of the special gift donor PRESIDENTS CLUB population. This past year, 94 individuals Parents’ Fund Campaign made a new commitment to MSU at this level Gifts from parents of MSU students are -- an 18% increase over the number of new increasing and this is a growing area of sup- 3,369 3400 donors the previous year. At the close of port for MSU’s colleges and programs. Dol- 3,235 3,267 fiscal year 1997-98, the number of Beaumont lars pledged by MSU parents increased by 3200 Tower Society donors totaled 808. 56% compared to the previous year, and the

number of parent donors increased by 42%. 3000 Presidents Club Alumni Campaigns (gifts/pledges of $10,000-$24,999) 2800 The Presidents Club is MSU’s oldest and MSU alumni are asked for a gift to MSU

largest donor society. Founded in 1963, the twice during the year — once for a gift to 2600 Presidents Club honors the presidents of their college and once for a gift to MSU’s 1995-96 1996-97 1997-98 Michigan State University and has grown unrestricted fund, the Essential Edge. This to nearly 3,400 donors. This past year, 135 past year, $2,058,201 was donated from individuals made a new commitment to nearly 25,500 alumni through MSU’s annual MSU at the Presidents Club level. alumni campaigns. The number of alumni who made their first time gift to MSU Presidents Club Associates through the annual campaign totaled more (gifts/pledges of $2,500 over five years) than 5,200 in fiscal 1997-98. PRESIDENTS CLUB ASSOCIATES This past year, 46 individuals made a Presidents Club Associates pledge. This Senior Class Campaign 170 donor group was added in 1994, and is A total restructuring of the 1998 Senior 200 directed toward individuals who received Class Campaign helped to secure $37,180 their undergraduate degree within the past in new pledges from MSU’s Senior Class. 150 128 fifteen years. Presidents Club Associates This represents more than twice the dollar 93 provides a recognition opportunity for alumni amount pledged by Seniors the previous 100 and friends who are relatively new in their year. The new Senior Class Campaign in- careers but want to make a significant cludes volunteer representation from virtual- 50 contribution to MSU. At the end of fiscal ly every college on campus, and allows se- year 1997-98, there were a total of 170 niors to designate their gift to their college, 0 1995-96 1996-97 1997-98 individuals recognized at this giving level. or any program on campus of their choice.

12 ANNUAL REPORT Fall 1998

1997-98 ANNUAL REPORT SUMMARY

MSU DEVELOPMENT SETS FUNDRAISING RECORD FOR THIRD STRAIGHT YEAR Cash and Planned Gifts up $4.6 Million

With over $72 million being raised, the After adding $20.2 million in planned “What makes this even more exciting,” 1997-98 fiscal year marked the third straight gifts, the total 1997-98 giving rose to an continued Heil, “is that we have been able to year of growth in private giving at Michigan unprecedented $92.3 million. grow our level of private support here at State University, even surpassing last year’s “With the very successful conclusion to MSU by 44% in the last three years.” record of over $71 million. our endowment campaign last year, we were somewhat concerned that we might lose mo- 10 YEAR HISTORY OF PRIVATE SUPPORT SOURCES OF PRIVATE SUPPORT: 1997-98 mentum,” said Marti Heil, Associate Vice TOTAL CASH GIFTS TOTAL CASH GIFTS President for University Development, “but $72.1 with an outstanding effort from all of the $71.6 Corporations $31,176,867 Deans and College Development Officers, we $75 didn’t miss a beat.” Alumni $16,680,674 70

3 YEAR % INCREASE: MSU VS. NATIONAL AVERAGE- 65 TOTAL CASH GIFTS $58 Foundations $12,490,360

MSU 60 $53.6 Other Individuals $ 8,432,674 50% $53 44% MILLIONS $51 $51 55 $50 $50.5 $50 Nat'l Avg. Other Organizations $ 3,312,969 40% 50 30% 30% “We set the bar high last year” remarked 45

Charles Webb, Vice President for University 20% Development, when Michigan State raised 40 1988-891989-901990-911991-921992-931993-941994-951995-96 1996-971997-98 $71.6 million, a 36% increase over the 1995- 10% 96 fiscal year. “Needless to say, we are all ex- tremely pleased to be able to repeat last year’s 0 outstanding performance.” 3 YEAR INCREASE When this is compared to a national average increase in educational giving of TOTAL GIVING SUMMARY only 30% over the same three-year period, CASH AND PLANNED GIFTS continued on page 6

$92.3 $100 $87.7 1997-98 Highlights 80 $68.6 Total cash giving was up 44% over last three years, outpacing the 60 national average increase of only 30% Total giving, including cash and planned gifts, was up 35% over last three years

MILLIONS 40 Planned Gifts were up 100% over the last three years

20 Endowed Chairs/Professorships grew to $74.8 million University Development was nationally recognized for its fundraising improvement 0 1995-96 1996-97 1997-98 Faculty and Staff giving increased to $4.9 million in cash and pledges Eight gifts of $1 million or more were received

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build programs such as the Honors launched with a $2.5 million gift from the College and Study Abroad, to attract some NBA’s Steve Smith - the largest gift ever of the world’s finest faculty members, and made to a college by an active professional enhance the resources and facilities of athlete. And this February we look forward one of the nation’s premier learning and to breaking ground on a state-of-the-art bio- research environments. medical and physical sciences building for We have been able to do all this while teaching and ground-breaking research, that still keeping college affordable for our stu- will become the jewel of MSU’s science and dents. Michigan State again extended the research facilities. innovative Tuition Guarantee to this year’s Now we need to look to the new millen- incoming freshman class, promising to keep nium, and our celebration of MSU’s 150th tuition increases at or below inflation. anniversary in 2005. As we march toward Speaking of quality, I am pleased to those milestones, we want to strengthen our announce a 30 percent participation in- position as one of the nation’s finest univer- crease in the MSU Study Abroad program sities. We must and will support our faculty this year, already one of the best known in and graduate students in the world-class the nation. Last year more than 1,450 MSU research they are doing in areas such as the October marked a milestone for me; students studied in another country, in pro- environment, plant sciences, materials sci- my fifth year as president of our great uni- grams ranging from a few weeks to an entire ence, biomedicine, food safety and nuclear versity. The past five years have seen many semester. I believe a Study Abroad experi- sciences. Finally, we must continue our significant accomplishments, made possible ence will prove vital in the 21st century; an commitment to providing one of the best only with the hard work and support of our experience that encourages students to be undergraduate opportunities anywhere. Spartan community. That includes you. culturally sensitive and globally aware. Thanks to your continued support, the One thing I have learned as your president We are breaking major new ground in future will be even greater. I am convinced is how truly important private giving is to other areas, too. We dedicated the new facili- that for Michigan State University, the best is MSU. Private giving helps us build on those ty for the Detroit College of Law at Michigan yet to come. accomplishments. Private gifts to MSU are State University, heralding the next chapter now at record levels - up 44 percent over the for the century old law school and adding past three years. distinction to our campus. In September, we What has this meant for us? Your celebrated the opening of the Clara Bell gifts have allowed the university to pro- Smith Student-Athlete Academic Center, a Peter McPherson vide additional scholarship support, to tremendously successful, $8 million project President

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the amount of increase becomes even higher education fundraising, recently award- fiscal year, planned gifts have increased a more apparent. ed MSU the ‘Circle of Excellence’ award for stunning 100%. The improvement at MSU has not gone ‘Overall Fund-Raising Improvement’ at a “Planned gifts are critical to the growth unnoticed. The Council for Advancement Public Research/Doctoral Institution. and long-term success of the development and Support of Education (CASE), which is The winner is selected by a panel of program,” said Dan Chegwidden, Director of recognized as the national association for all judges and is given to the educational fund- Planned Giving. “They also provide a foun- raising institution that shows significant dation of support the University may expect growth over the last three years in several to receive and use in the future. When one key areas including: pattern of growth in has the genuine desire to establish a future total support, evaluation of what is con- gift, life income plans such as the charitable tributed to the total support figure, overall remainder trust or charitable gift annuity breadth in program areas and impact of the can provide significant income and/or tax largest gifts on the total support. benefits to the donor when properly incor- Similar to cash gifts, the $20.2 million porated into their estate plans. In addition, raised in planned gifts marks the third simply remembering Michigan State in one’s straight year of increases. Since the 1995-96 will or trust is an easy and effective way to provide the University a future gift.” TOTAL PLANNED GIFTS “With a new century almost upon us,” $25 said Webb, “we are perfectly positioned to $20.2 embark on our next capital campaign, now 20 being planned to commemorate the uni- $16.0 versity’s sesquicentennial. With the con- 15 tinued cooperation and commitment of all $10.6 members of the Development team, we are

MILLIONS 10 prepared to take the program to even greater heights.” Success has its rewards — Ragan Royal, Direc- 5 tor of Development for , accepts the CASE award given to MSU for 0 1995-96 1996-97 1997-98 Overall Fund-Raising Improvement.

6 ANNUAL REPORT UNIVERSITY-WIDE FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES

Major and Planned Gifts the Major and Planned Gift Committee of DONOR GROUP MEMBER TOTALS the national University Development Board hosted brunches, held two highly successful Frank S. Kedzie Society 81 The 1997-1998 cash figures reflected a events in the Detroit area for potential (gifts of $1 million or more) major gift team, comprised of central and donors, and brokered meetings between college fundraisers, that was staffed and MSU Benefactors 705 potential donors and University representa- working well after a full year together. Faced (gifts of $100,000 or more) tives. In 1997 the Detroit Area Development with a post-campaign period when tradition- John A. Hannah Society 386 Council held its First Annual Spartan ally there is a lull in gift-giving, the major gift (gifts of $50,000 or more) Celebrity Golf Classic, using its $25,000 in staff held its own by working to consolidate earnings to begin a scholarship endowment its expanded donor base. Total dollars for Detroit-area students. The Chicago Area given by individuals as first-time major gifts 65 new members for a total of 705, an 8.5% Development Council continued its highly of $50,000 and above, and by recognized in- increase over last year. The Kedzie Society, successful MSU faculty lectures — the dividual major donors making new gifts of for cash gift totals of $1,000,000 and more, Hannah Forum Series — bringing Chicago- any size, reached $31,295,497, a 4.5% in- now has 81 members, and the Hannah area alumni into contact with the University, crease over last year’s total of $29,892,725. Society, for donors of $50,000 or more in especially when colleges also held satellite The statistics for planned gifts, celebrat- cumulative cash gifts, has 386 members. events for their alumni before or after the ed elsewhere in this issue of Developments, The Legacy Society, established to recognize lectures. The West Coast Regional showed no post-campaign lull. The planned those with documented planned gift com- Development Council was planning its giving staff likely is beginning to tap the bil- mitments to MSU, added 85 members. charter meeting as the year came to a close. lions of dollars in assets the experts say are This past year was the first during which Finally, much time and effort was transferring from the WWII generation to fundraisers worked to meet the President’s focused during the year on beginning to their baby-boomer offspring over the next new minimums for “dollars in.” In a major make the major and planned gift team several decades. By the close of the year, gift fundraiser’s first year, for example, he or “campaign ready.” At a mundane level, this $20,251,798 in new and documented she is to bring in gifts equaling at least meant continuing to hammer out ways to commitments had been received from 154 $250,000; this figure increases in the work smoothly together through improve- donors, comparing very favorably — with fundraiser’s second year, with the bottom- ments to various management systems. At 20% in growth — to the year-end total of line set at $500,000, and so on. Modified a more dynamic level, this meant working $16,800,000 last year. Through June 30, only slightly for the smaller colleges, these hard to build the base of major and planned 1998, MSU had 1,097 documented planned figures were met during the year by the gift donors - known and new - who will be gifts valued at $162,843,275 in future sup- central and college staffs. key to the success of the next campaign. port; that total was $146,674,000 in 1996-97 Many volunteers helped staff members and $133,828,000 in 1995-96. meet the President’s major gift goals. In Reflecting this growth, all major gift addition to the volunteer-staffed councils, clubs added members, with the Benefactors committees, and boards in the Colleges, Society, honoring cumulative cash gifts of several groups worked to raise major gifts $100,000 and more, growing the most with for the University as a whole. Members of

ENDOWED CHAIRS/PROFESSORSHIPS

CHAIRS PROFESSORSHIPS 3-YEAR HISTORY Frederick S. Addy, Finance Fred Arnold Wood Products Sales, Ameritech, Telecommunication Marketing and Manufacturing 95-96 $55,860,764 Wade Brinker, Veterinary Medicine Ellis N. Brandt, Public Relations Pat Carrigan, Feline Medicine , Oncology 96-97 $62,407,578 Telecommunication Management David Ellis, Large Animal Clinical Science 97-98 $74,816,546 Richard M. Hong, Electrical Engineering Ernst & Whinney, Accounting Knight Foundation, Environmental John A. Hannah Journalism Hilton Hotels, Hospitality Management John McConnell, Business Administration Johansen Crosby, Chemical Engineering $75 Mary Anne McPhail, Equine Sports Philip J. May, Finance 70 Medicine Charles Stewart Mott Homer Nowlin, Agriculture Russell E. Palmer, Accounting 65 A.J. (Tony) Pasant, Insurance Elsa D. and Carl F. Rehberg, Research

Walter Patenge, Osteopathic Medicine Rotating Packaging Industry MILLIONS 60 Barnett Rosenberg, Biological Science Jean P. Schultz, Oncology Research Elton R. Smith, Agricultural Engineering 55

50 ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS GRAND TOTAL $74,816,546 1995-96 1996-97 1997-98 Chemistry Pharmacology and Toxicology

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Many of the university’s fundraising programs are most effectively carried out central staff of Special and Annual Giving. Another example is the centralized within the individual colleges. Others are most effective when staffed and coordi- administration of donor recognition groups. Donors usually achieve recognition nated university wide. One example of a centralized program is the telemarketing through gifts to an individual college or program, but their generosity is recog- campaign conducted on behalf of the individual colleges by members of the nized through university-wide recognition groups.

Corporate and memberships, twenty-one new Presidents conduct our in-house campaign Foundation Relations Club memberships, and nine new Presidents programs. Club Associates memberships for the year. The Director and Associate Director Significant gift commitments received provided considerable support to colleges Corporate Relations from corporations during 1997-98 included: and to unstaffed areas to assist with the During the 1997-98 year the University • $450,000 from the GE Fund for corporate and foundation objectives. raised $31,176,867 from corporations and Engineering corporate foundations, representing a • $300,000 from the Ameritech Major Priorities for the Coming Year 7% decrease over the previous year. This Foundation for Telecommunications During 1998-99, we will continue our decrease is due in part to a gift of equipment • $80,000 from the Gerber Foundation focus on Study Abroad and will shift into received in 1996-97 and not repeated in for Food Science and Human Nutrition active campaign mode to raise the private 97-98. support needed for the Biomedical and Foundation Relations During 1997-98 our primary focus has Physical Sciences Building project. Our been the cultivation and solicitation of During 1997-98 the University experi- immediate plans include production of a prospects for the Study Abroad Initiative. enced an exceptional year in foundation brochure, the formation of a central cam- To date, with the help of our Corporate and giving raising a total of $12,190,360 which paign committee to assist with fund raising Foundation Gifts Committee, we have re- represents a 95% increase over 1996-97. and the beginning of the leadership phase ceived commitments totaling $465,000 from Significant gifts received this year include: of the campaign in the Fall of 1998. Other eight companies: Amoco, The Coca-Cola • $3,500,000 from the W. K. Kellogg departmental priorities include: Foundation, Kellogg Company, Lear Foundation for renovation of the • publishing two issues of MSU Partners, Corporation, New Venture Gear, Inc., Pulte Manor House and Carriage House at • implementing two new in-house cam- Corporation, Ford Motor Company, and the the Kellogg Biological Station. paigns in companies that have strategic Chrysler Fund. Proposals are pending at • $2,000,000 from the Herbert H. and interest in MSU programs, and six additional companies. Grace A. Dow Foundation in comple- • preparing for and launching the con- We continue the process of planning tion of their gift supporting the Herbert stituency campaigns for the Biomedical and development of materials in support H. and Grace A. Dow Materials and Physical Sciences facility by the of the campaign for the Biomedical and Institute in the College of Engineering. end of the fiscal year. Physical Sciences building. In addition, on- • $330,000 from the Alfred P. Sloan going attention continues to be given to the Foundation for minority engineering cultivation and maintenance of relationships education. with the top 40 corporate prospects. This • $250,000 from the Robert Wood has involved visits to campus by executives Johnson Foundation for the College to improve our relationships and discuss of Human Medicine. mutual interests. Working with the Vice President for Research and Graduate Studies Other Highlights of 1997-98 and other campus offices we have provided • The Corporate and Foundation greater exposure for companies such as Gifts Committee of the University Kellogg Company, Dow Chemical, Ford, Development Board of Directors com- 3M, and General Electric to MSU’s research pleted an exceptional year raising capabilities and opportunities for partner- $465,000 from corporations for the ships as well as opportunities to discuss Study Abroad Program. future employment needs. • Working closely with the Director of The department introduced its first Major Gifts and the four directors of issue of MSU Partners, a publication de- development of the Colleges of signed for the corporate, foundation, and Human Medicine, Osteopathic association audience to inform them of Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, and MSU’s accomplishments. Natural Science, a funding plan for In-house campaigns continue to grow the Biomedical and Physical Sciences through targeting of special gift prospects facility was developed. College of Human Medicine scholarship recipi- resulting in ten new Beaumont Tower • A new Assistant Director of Corporate ents stand together. and Foundation Relations was hired to Michigan State University received eight gifts and pledges valued at more than $1 million each in 1997-98.

THOSE DONORS ARE: Anonymous • Eli H. and Edythe L. Broad • Jeffery N. Cole and Kathryn A. Clark-Cole • Emma G. Holmes •

Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow Foundation • W.K. Kellogg Foundation • Drs. Samuel J. and Ethel LeFrak • Mrs. Shirley K. Pasant

10 ANNUAL REPORT PROGRAMS IN THE COLLEGES

SU’s sixteen colleges and units or more), representing an increase in that Detroit College of Law at each have their own fundraising category of 74%. Included among the major Michigan State University programs and priorities. Devel- gifts were two commitments of $1 million or The Detroit College of Law at MSU M opment officers report both to more, fifteen above $100,000, and fourteen announced the successful completion of its the dean of the college and to the director more above $50,000. $5 million “Building for the Twenty-First of University Development. The college Cash gifts to the Broad College Annual Century Capital Campaign” at the dedica- directors use the administrative services and Fund totaled $4,636,000. Annual Fund to- tion of the new law college building in resources of the central office of University tals also include gifts and pledges from the April 1998. In addition, DCL/MSU saw Development to further their college pro- College Campaign. During 1997-98, College an increase of 18.3% in alumni giving. In grams. Income from private sources is Campaign totals were $228,063 — an 1997-98, 485 people made contributions to reported by college as well as combined for increase of 5.9% over 1996-97. the college, an increase of 72 individuals an all-university total.

College of Agriculture and Natural Resources 1997-98 COLLEGE/PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT INCOME The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources realized nearly $8 million in gifts COLLEGES PROGRAMS during 1997-98. A total of over $7.7 million Agriculture and Natural Financial Aid $4,140,966 was pledged from alumni, friends, corpora- tions, foundations, associations and other Resources $7,214,912 Honors College $3,052,744 groups. Arts and Letters $2,045,846 Human Med- Over $65,000 was raised during the Business $4,661,795 Community Campus $49,509 All-University campaign. All together, the Communication Arts Instr. Develop. & college faculty and staff contributed $741,000 to MSU during the 1997-98 year. and Sciences $2,377,673 Tele. Comm. Services $3,155,656 The number of gifts was up over 20% from DCL/MSU $654,888 International Studies the previous year. Education $1,025,503 and Programs $316,083 New donor club members included: Engineering $4,794,908 Libraries $87,084 MSU Benefactors, two; John A. Hannah Society, four; Beaumont Tower Society, ten; Human Ecology $397,413 Lifelong Education $50 Presidents Club, ten; and Presidents Club Human Medicine $1,339,292 MSU Museum $570,309 Associates, six. This reflects a 250% in- James Madison College $91,176 Programs & Research $17,262,502 crease in Beaumont Tower Society members. Natural Science $3,368,067 Ralph Young Fund $4,696,652 College of Arts and Letters Nursing $180,907 Urban Affairs Programs $34,561 The College of Arts and Letters saw an Osteopathic Medicine $457,974 Wharton Center $1,681,166 increase in donations from alumni, faculty, Social Science $2,388,247 4-H Foundation $950,185 friends, corporations, and foundations again in 1997-98. Total giving for the year was Veterinary Medicine $2,396,889 Miscellaneous $487,691 $2,045,847 from 2,489 donors - surpassing Split Departments $1,091,639 the $2,000,000 mark for the first time. General University $1,121,392 TOTAL $72,093,695 There were nine new scholarships en- dowed in the college. Other highlights in- cluded a testamentary gift of over $900,000 for the Kresge Art Museum, a $250,000 The college welcomed 139 new donor over 1996-97. The annual giving program leadership pledge to the Jewish Studies club members, including: Frank S. Kedzie raised more dollars than in any of the previ- Program, and a gift of over $100,000 to the Society, one; MSU Benefactors, eight; John ous five years, for a total of over $51,000. Department of Art. A painting, Japanese A. Hannah Society, eleven; Beaumont Tower Gifts and pledges to the college from alumni, folding screen, and a symphony commission Society, forty-six; Presidents Club, fifty- friends, corporations, foundations, associa- were among other gifts to the college. seven; and Presidents Club Associates, tions and other groups totaled $896,010. The college welcomed nineteen new sixteen. New donor club members included: members to the university’s donor recogni- Danhof Society (gifts of $1,000,000 and College of Communication tion societies: Frank S. Kedzie Society, one; more), one; King Society ($500,000- Arts and Sciences MSU Benefactors, five; John A. Hannah $999,999), one; Heritage Club (gifts of Society, four; Beaumont Tower Society, five; Gifts and pledges to the College of $100,000-$249,000), three; Founder’s Presidents Club, three; and Presidents Club Communication Arts and Sciences from Club (gifts of $50,000-$99,999), two; MSU Associates, one. alumni, friends, corporations, foundations, Benefactors, two; and Presidents Club, two. The college’s endowment grew to associations and other groups totaled over $6,725,233. It now has seventy-five estab- $2.3 million. The major fund development College of Education lished endowed funds. project underway is raising $5 million to For the fourth consecutive year, the 1998 marked the 10th anniversary of endow the James H. and Mary B. Quello l998 U.S. News and World Report ranking the newly named “John W. Eadie Celebrity Center for Telecommunication Management of 191 graduate schools in education rated Lecture Series.” Revenue reached nearly and Law. To date, more than $2.75 million the elementary and secondary education $83,000 for the three-lecture series. has been raised in gifts and pledges. programs of the College of Education of There were several new donor club Michigan State University as the best in Eli Broad College of Business members, including one MSU Benefactor, the United States. Private gifts and pledges to the Broad two John A. Hannah Society members, six Six new estate gifts were documented College totaled more than $9.8 million for Beaumont Tower Society members, and two with an estimated value of more than the 1997-98 fiscal year. The college received Presidents Club members. $1,400,000. Recently, the Pew Foundation 33 major gifts (i.e., contributions of $50,000 awarded a grant of $328,000 for research on

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the power of standards to guide teaching. corporations, foundations and other groups Beaumont Tower Society ($2500 to $5000 As of December 31, l997 the market value during the 1997-98 year. Alumni giving annually), and the Hannah Society ($5,000 of the scholarships and fellowship endow- increased nearly 20%, and the number of or more annually). Currently there are 30 ments in the College of Education totaled corporations giving to the college rose 12%. Founders Circle members. $2,175,161.57. The highlight was a gift of $3 million, allow- The annual year end campaign and tele- ing the renovation of Eustace Hall and pro- College of Natural Science marketing pledges and gifts were up 12% viding $1.5 million for scholarships. During the 1997-98 year, the College over last year. We were encouraged by the of Natural Science raised a total of over fact that two separate $10,000 discretionary College of Human Ecology $3.2 million from alumni, friends, corpora- gifts were received, a first for the College of The College of Human Ecology raised tions, foundations, associations and other Education. Five new scholarship and fellow- $397,493 from alumni, friends, corporations groups. Highlights of the major gifts in- ship endowments were initiated or planned. and other groups during the 1997-98 fiscal clude a W.W. Kellogg Foundation commit- High interest was shown in the giving year. The number of alumni and corpora- ment of $3.5 million over three years for ren- societies in l997-98. Joining were five new tions supporting the college increased by ovations to the Manor House and Carriage legacy society members, four new Benefactor over 9%. House at the Kellogg Biological Station, a Society members, five new Hannah Society Highlights include a gift of over $14,500 $1.365 million planned gift commitment for members, sixteen new Beaumont Tower to provide seed money to an endowment an endowed faculty position in accelerator Society members and sixteen new Presidents which will benefit the College of Human physics, and $264,000 in additional funding Club members. Ecology Historic Costume Collection, and a for an endowed professorship in zoo and $15,000 corporate gift to the Merchandising aquarium science. The college completed College of Engineering Management Program for the development eleven new endowments for fellowships, The College of Engineering realized total of an international retailing web site which scholarships and research awards. gift income of over $4.7 million during the will serve as a repository for information New donor club members included: 1997-98 year, a 114% increase over the last critical to the success of U.S. businesses, and MSU Benefactors, six; John A. Hannah year. Highlights of the year’s successes in- as a platform for practitioners and academi- Society, two; Beaumont Tower Society, nine; clude the emergence of three $1 million plus cians to exchange information and ideas. Presidents Club, six; and Presidents Club donors, and the final $1 million payment to- Associates, one. ward the Dow Foundation’s $6 million pledge College of Human Medicine to the Materials and Composites Center. During the 1997-98 fiscal year, the College College of Nursing A concerted effort was put forth toward of Human Medicine raised over $1.3 million With the new millennium on our the end of the 1997-98 fiscal year to expand with an additional $300,183 generated from doorstep, the College of Nursing stands at fund-raising activities to the departmental the six college community campuses for a the threshold of unparalleled opportunity. level. Toward this end, chairs of the engi- combined total of over $1.6 million. This rep- Charged with preparing BSN and MSN nurs- neering departments have taken the lead resents an increase of 44%, marking the fifth es to provide quality, efficient health care in and are working closely with the develop- consecutive year the college has surpassed the an uncertain health care environment, the ment office to devise effective cultivation million-dollar mark. college has redesigned its MSN curriculum, and solicitation strategies for their key alum- The college is especially proud of the continued its role as the leader on campus ni. This has been coupled with larger events support it has received from individuals, for interactive web site courses, distin- and activities designed to extend outreach to who are responsible for 68% of the total guished itself in research, and is preparing dollars raised. Alumni now a Ph.D. program that builds on the universi- represent 58% of the over- ty’s emphasis on primary care with a focus all donor population. Per- on community-based health care. To lead haps most significant, near- this exciting new venture, the college wel- ly 25% of all donors gave or comed the addition of an Associate Dean pledged $1,000 or more. for Research and the Ph.D. program. Until just two years ago, Along with these successful new initia- gifts of $1,000 or more tives, the college has also reenergized its represented only 6% of all development efforts. The 1997-98 fiscal year gifts received. established new standards of giving for The college received several alumni and friends, with the college receiv- non-recurring estate gifts ing the highest amount ever in its history. during 1997-98, supporting Total giving for the year was $180,908, with research and curriculum de- $117,248 coming from 444 alumni and velopment in gerontology, friends, who donated the highest amount oncology/hematology re- search, and the Department Recipients of the John D. and Dortha J. Withrow Endowed Teacher/ of Anatomy. There were Scholar Awards posed together at a luncheon held in their honor at twelve new scholarships the University Club. initiated and/or awarded alumni in the state of Michigan and across during the year. the country. The end result was a variety of New donor club members included: opportunities for faculty and alumni to inter- MSU Benefactors, three; John A. Hannah act and reestablish relationships. Society, one; Beaumont Tower Society, New donor club members included: eleven; Presidents Club, fifteen. Frank S. Kedzie Society, one; MSU Benefactors, five; John A. Hannah Society, James Madison College three; Beaumont Tower Society, nine; During the 1997-98 year, James Madison Presidents Club, nineteen; and Presidents College raised a total of $91,176 from alum- Club Associates, seven. ni, corporations, foundations, friends, and other groups. Board of Visitor members Jan and Alton Honors College James Madison College has established Granger present the Beaumont award to College The Honors College received over its own donor society, which includes the of Nursing Dean Marilyn Rothert (center) in $3 million from 128 alumni, friends, Founders Circle ($1,000 to $2500 annually), recognition of her contributions to MSU.

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ever in the college’s history. The staff and Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine, the faculty also set a new standard with 42% Blue Care Network of Michigan Endowed (L to R) Wendy of faculty and staff participating, raising Scholarship in honor of Pedro Rivera, the Wilkins, Dean of $45,118 for MSU during the All-University Edgar L. Harden Endowed Memorial Fund, the College of Arts Campaign. the Edgar L. Harden Expendable Scholar- and Letters; Jay Rodman (Wendy’s Endowments increased to $385,000, ship Fund, the Endowed Fund for Support husband); and adding five new endowed scholarships, of a Carcinogenisis Laboratory and the Amelia Musser bringing the total number of scholarships Kay E. White Scholarship Fund. (owner of the Grand to eighteen. The college also welcomed ten College of Social Science Hotel) enjoy them- new club members, including one to John A. selves at the annual Hannah Society; two to the Beaumont Tower The College of Social Science raised Arts and Letters weekend at Mackinac Island. Society; four Presidents Club members; and over $1.3 million from alumni, friends, three Presidents Club Associates. corporations, foundations and other groups of the last year. The college continued to during the 1997-98 fiscal year. In addition, build its base of voluntary contributors to College of Osteopathic Medicine a $1 million gift was received. more then 2,200 foundations, corporations, The College of Osteopathic Medicine New donor club members included: alumni, and friends who combined to raise raised $457,974 in 1997-98. Gifts from alum- Frank S. Kedzie Society, one; MSU over $2.4 million. The planned giving arena ni increased by 55 percent and overall individ- Benefactors Society, two; John A. Hannah enjoyed tremendous growth, with more ual gifts to the college increased by 18 percent. Society, one; Beaumont Tower Society, one; than $6.1 million in future or estate gifts The total number of donors to MSUCOM rose Presidents Club, eight; and Presidents Club documented, more than 400% growth over from 442 in 1996-97 to 509 in 1997-98, Associates, three. 1996-97. Endowments have grown to nearly reflecting an increase of 18 percent. $10,000,000. MSUCOM 1997 All-University Faculty College of Veterinary Medicine The college welcomed twenty new mem- and Staff Campaign was highly successful, The College of Veterinary Medicine bers to the university’s donor recognition raising more than $131,000 in gifts, planned is internationally renowned for academic societies: Frank S. Kedzie Society, two; MSU gifts and pledges from COM faculty, staff excellence, outstanding faculty, scientific Benefactors, six; John A. Hannah Society, and retired faculty in support of the college research, and unequalled diagnostic and one; Beaumont Tower Society, five; Presidents and the university. clinical treatment facilities. Each of the col- Club and Presidents Club Associates, six. The college established the Philip E. lege’s attributes was bolstered by generous Greenman, D.O. Endowed Fellowship in private sector contributions over the course

SPECIAL ALL-UNIVERSITY PROGRAMS MSU Libraries Ralph Young Fund Wharton Center for Performing Arts More than $87,000 was raised for the Fiscal year 1997-98 saw a record num- Wharton Center celebrated its fifteenth MSU Libraries from foundations, corpora- ber of donors contribute to the Ralph Young anniversary season with its Crystal Gala, in tions, alumni, and friends in 1997-98. This Fund, as well as an all-time high number conjunction with Miss Saigon’s opening is a 101 percent increase in contributions. of club members. Total gift income for the weekend. Over 300 people joined honorary Endowments remain a stabilizing force for year was over $4.6 million. The Victory for guests Dr. and Mrs. Clifton Wharton at the the continued growth of the Libraries. There MSU campaign for the Clara Bell Smith MSU Auditorium for a pre-performance din- currently are eighteen endowed funds estab- Student-Athlete Academic Center raised over ner, then returned after the performance for lished to benefit the Libraries, supporting a $8.2 million, well over the $6 million goal. dessert and more. wide variety of collection dissemination and The Ralph Young Fund realized over In 1997-98, private gifts to Wharton preservation efforts. These gifts represent not $694,000 in deferred gifts in 1997-98, Center surpassed the $1 million mark for just the purchase of materials, but the recogni- including a $250,000 commitment of an the first time in the center’s history, totaling tion by donors that the Libraries are a haven irrevocable trust from an estate. The total more than $1.68 million. Gifts to the annu- for students, faculty, staff and community dollar value of expectancies for athletics al fund totaled $467,182 from 1,183 individ- members, for whom knowledge is important. now stands at over $10 million. uals. There were 226 first-time donors con- tributing, with 44 making first-time gifts of MSU Museum $500 or more. An additional 183 donors in- The Museum Development Council and creased their support to higher giving levels. the Museum Associates both had an active Corporate sponsorships of perfor- year. With their support, the Michigan State mances included commitments from 52 University Museum marked a banner year in Michigan businesses, totaling $203,888. 1997-98, raising $570,309, an increase of Corporate sponsorship gifts included nearly 156 percent over the 1996-97 year. $40,000 to sponsor Wharton Center’s arts Among the annual fund-raising events education programs, allowing the center to held with continued success were the Choco- continue ACT ONE Performing Arts School late Party; the Wine Tasting Party, which in- and Family Series, Wharton Partners, and cluded a silent auction; Dinosaur Dash; and the Young Playwrights Festival. the Missing Link Golf Outing. Another signifi- L to R: Robert Doerr, Nancy Doerr, Adrian Wharton Center received a $1 million cant fund-raising project during the year was Doerr (scholarship recipient), John Leslie gift to its endowment fund, the first gift of the development of the highly acclaimed (donor), Daniel Hesse (scholarship recipient), such magnitude received since the campaign Native American quilt exhibition To Honor Kurt Hesse and Jane Hesse pose together in to fund its construction in the late 1970s. & Comfort: Native Quilting Traditions. The recognition of the College of Arts and Letters Three deferred commitments totaling exhibit was widely popular in its New York Audrey and John Leslie Endowed Scholarship. $125,000 were also received. debut and during its stay at the MSU Museum.

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